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JANUARY. 



New Year's Day. 

Let our old acquaintance be renewed. 

I/cnryir. P. 2 ; III, 



1752. — Philip Freneau born. 

But, to return to the verses, 
Did they please you ? 

Loves Labour s Lost. V, 2. 



1701. — New York Hospital opened. 

Fur the love of God, your help ! 

T'djcl/ih Niirht. V, I. 



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JANUARY. 



1689. — Gov. Sloughter received his 
commission. 

Take thy commission. 

Measure yor Measure. I, i. 



1770. — Act passed for issuing Bills 
of Credit. 

If thou wilt lend this monej', 
Lend it not as to thy friend. 

Merchant of Venice. I, 3. 



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1779. — Bread ordered to be made 
into two-pound loaves. 

'Tis purchased by the weight. 

Merchant of Venice. 111,2. 



7 



1770. — Act to prevent frauds in bar 
iron. 

Strike now ! or less the iron cools. 

Hoiry VI. P. t; V, i. 



JANUARY. 

8 

1850. — First ship put in the United 
States dry-dock in Brooklyn. 

To preserve this vessel. 

Othello. IV, 2. 



9 

1854. — Astor Library opened. 

You have here a goodly dwelling, and a rich. 

Henry 11'. P. 2 ; V, 3. 



10 



1777. — Lights and fires in public 
houses to be put out at nine 
o'clock. 

Strict and most observant watch. 

Hamlet. I, r. 



1 1 



1076. — No cursing or swearing to 
be allowed on the watch. 

We will rather sleep th.an talk ; we know what be- 
longs to a watch. 

Much A do A bout Nothing. 111,3. 



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JANUARY. 



12 



18*73. — Tweed's trial begun. 

The welfare of us all 

Hangs on the cutting short that fraudful man. 
Henry VI. P. 2 ; III, 1 



13 



1768. — Act to relieve the city by 
speedy trial of offenders. 

Suum cjiique is our Roman justice. 

Titles Andronicus. 1,2. 



14 



183-1. — Rev. John Stanford (prison 
chaplain) died. 

What is in this world but grief and wee. 

Henry VL P. 3; II, 5. 



15 



1815. — Frigate President, Com. De- 
catur, sailed from New York. 

Nnw, the next day- 
Was our sea fight ; and what to this was sequent 
Thou know'st already. 

Ha7tilet, V, 2. 



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JANUARY. 

16 

174:3. — Parker's A)iiericaii Post Boy 
first issued. 

I, that do bring the news. 

Antony and CleoJ>atra. II, 5. 



17 



1761. — George III, proclaimed in 
New York. 

Is't not the King? 

King Lear. IV, 6. 



18 



1G5(>. — Houses not allowed to be 
roofed with straw in future. 

It is turned out of all towns — for a dangerous thing. 
Richard in. 1,4. 



19 



1780. — Gen. Pattison orders the en- 
rollment of all the inhabi- 
tants between the ages of 
seventeen and sixty. 

I have ta'cn a due and wary note upon't. 

lit e aster c /or Measure. IV, 1. 



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J A N U A R Y. 

20 

1G61. — Solomon La Chair (first pub- 
lic notary) appointed. 

Meet me forthwith at the notary's. 

Mcrchatit of Venice. I, 3. 



21 



1676. — Masters of vessels to give an 
account of all their pas- 
sengers. 

Vour names, your ages, of what having and anything 
that is fitting to be known. 

Winter'' s Tale. IV, 3. 



22 



1691. — Each alderman directed to 
make return of the poor in 
his ward requiring charity. 

That is thy charge. 

Temjycst. V, i. 



23 



1833. — Public porters to be licensed. 

I pray you remember the porter. 

Macl'cth. 11,3. 



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JANUARY. 

24 

1807. — First number of Salmagundi 
issued. 

Of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. 

Hamlet. V, I. 



25 



1658. — First tariff of fees for lawyers 
established. 

So, you shall pay your fees. 

Winter' s Tale. I, 2. 



26 



1816.— Auxiliary Bible and Com- 
mon Prayer Book Society 
founded. 

Get him to say his i)raycrs ; get him to pray. 

T:velfth Night. III. 4. 



27 



1820. — Ship-Masters Society organ- 
ized. 

What think you, sailors? 

Tivcl/tli Niffhi. I, 2. 



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J ANU ARY. 

28 

1870. — Lenox Library organized. 

And show thee all the treasures we have got. 
Tiuo Genlcmcn of Verona. IV, 



29 



1G7G. — First Market House estab- 
lished. 

Pray, be content ; 

1 am going to the market place. 

Corioiamis. Ill, 2. 



30 



1880. — Stewart Brown died. 

A merchant of great traffic through the world. 

Taming of t!ic Shrciv. I, i. 



31 



1806. — DeWitt Clinton appointed 
one of the " Council of Ap- 
pointment." 

Thou art a grave and noble counsellor. 
Most wise in general. 

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FEBRUARY. 



1826.— Female Hish School opened. 

O, what learning is. 

Romeo and Juliet. Ill, 3. 



1722. — Nicholas Eyre (an Anabap- 
tist preacher) excused from 
serving as constable. 

You ha' done me a charitable office. 

Winter s Talc. IV, 2. 



1806. — Miranda's expedition to re- 
volutionize South America 
sailed. 

I do know 
A many fools, that stand in better place. 

Merchant 0/ Venice. Ill, 5. 



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FEBRUARY. 



1787. — Bishop Provoost (first bish- 
op) consecrated. 

I know him for a man divine and holy. 

Measure /or Iilcasure. V, i, 



1784. — James Duane installed as 
Mayor (first after the revo- 
lution). 

And, look, how well my garments sit upon me. 

Tempest. II, I. 



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1806. — Sailors Snug Harbour incor- 
porated. 

On this day let seamen fear no wreck. 

KinsUohn. Ill, I. 



1770. — Gen. McDougal arrested for 
libel. 

So thou be good, slander doth but approve. 

Poems. 



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FEBRUARY. 



8 



1855. — Harlem Gas Light Company 
chartered. 

Dark needs no candles now. 

Loves Labour s Lost. IV, 3. 



9 



1866. — Land granted to the German 

Hospital by the City. 

This being granted in course. 

Mtasureyor Measurt. Ill, i. 



10 



1699. — Capt. Kidd sent to England 
to be tried for piracy. 

Let him have a'.l the rigour of the law. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; I, 3. 



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1815. — News of peace with England 
received. 

Here arc the articles of contracted peace. 

Henry VL P. 2; I, i. 



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FEBRUARY. 



12 



1704. — First Quaker Meeting-house 
allowed, 

The napless vesture of humility. 

Coriola7ius. II, i. 



13 



1787. — Act passed regulating elec- 
tions. 

Let them a5<;emble and on a safe judgment. 
All revoke your ignorant election. 

Coriolanus. 11,3- 



14 



Valentine's Day. 

Will you mock at an ancient tradition ? 

Henry V. V, i. 



15 



1703. — ^9 ids. 3</. ordered for a 
bonfire on Her Majesty's 
(Queen Anne) birthday. 

This will be pastime passing excellent. 

Tatninz o/the Shreiv. Induction, I 



FEBRUARY. 



16 



1805. — Provident Society incorpor- 
ated. 

'Tis for a good purpose. 

Measure for Measure. II, i. 



17 



1688.— Cadwallader Golden born. 

Of very reverent reputation, sir. 

Covtedy of Errors. V, i. 



18 



1808. — Manumission Society incor- 
porated. 

Are you a party in this busines.s ? 

IVijilers Tale. IV. 3. 



19 



1810. — Freedom of the City voted 
to Gen. Jackson. 

An ancient solJicr — an honest i,nc, I warrant. 

Cyinbctinc. V, 3. 



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FEBRUARY. 



20 



1762. — A tax authorized for erecting 
lamps in the City. 

We wait for certain money here, sir. 

Timon of Athens. 111,4- 



21 



1818.— New York Typographical 
Society incorporated. 

Thou has caused printing to be used. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; IV, 7. 



22 



1830. — Law Institute incorporated. 

QiiaUfy the laws. 
As to your soul seems good. 

Measure for Measure. I, i. 



23 



1840. — James Maury (first Consul to 
Liverpool) died in New 
York. 

A man faithful and honorable. 

Hamlet. II, 2. 



FEBRUARY. 



24 

1815.— Robert Fulton died. 

Sorrj' I am to hear what I have heard. 

Nenry VI. P. 2 ; II, i. 



25 

164:i. — Gov. Kieft manumitted the 
first slaves in the Colony. 

Be free, and fare thou well. 

Tempest. V, i. 



26 



1742. — Bishop Provoost born. 

I could wish more Chrbtians. 

Henry VIII. II, i. 



27 



1880. — Reception of Mr. De Lesseps 
by the Geographical Society. 

Great clerks have purposed 

To greet me with premeditated welcomes. 

Midsummer Nigkt^ s Dreatn. V, i. 



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FEBRUARY. 



28 



1665. — Convention called to ratify 
a code of laws for the Colony. 

We must do something, and i' the heat. 

King- Lear. I, i. 



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MARCH 



1 785. — Daily Advertiser commenced. 

A hazard of new fortunes here. 

King'!}ohn. II, i. 



1851. — Demilt Dispensary incorpor- 
ated. 

Meet we the medicine of the sickly. 

Macbeth. V, 2. 



1711. — Common Council to meet 
every Friday morning at 
nine o'clock. 

I could have stayed here all the night 
To hear good counsel. 

Romeo and Julie/. HI, r^. 



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MARCH, 



IGGO. — Pedlers not allowed to trade 
without becoming citizens. 

Let no such man be trusted. 

I^Icrchant of Venice. V, i. 



1801. — Albert Gallatin appointed 
Secretary of the Treasury. 

Indeed, he hath an excellent good name. 

Much A do A bout Noth inf;. Ill, i. 



6 



164:2, — Rev. Johannes Megapolensis 
called as Minister to the 
Colony. 

It is a good divine that follows his own instructions. 
Merchant of I 'enicc. I, 2. 



1763. — The ministers and elders of 
the French Church apply for 
a charter. 

What you have said I will consider. 

Julius Ciesar. I, 2. 



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MARCH. 



8 



1829. — City Temperance Society 
formed. 

My heart is thirsty for that noble pledge. 

Julius Ciesar. IV, 2. 



9 



1774. — Tax on dogs passed. 

Let no dog bark. 

Merchant 0/ Venice . I, i. 



10 



1879. — First walking match at Gil- 
more's Garden commenced. 

I'll fetch a turn about the garden. 

Cymbeline. I, 2. 



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17f{6. — It is determined that all beg- 
gars be put to hard labour. 

This proceeds from policy, not love. 

Henry IV. P. 2 ; IV, i. 



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MARCH. 



12 



1813. — Health department organ- 
ized. 

'Tis time to give 'em physic. 

Henry VIII. I, 3. 



13 



1860. — New York Homoeopathic 
Dispensary incorporated. 

Throw physic to the dogs ; i'U none of it. 

Macbeth. V, 3. 



14 



1806. — First Protestant Episcopal 
Charity School incorporated. 

Charity itself fulfils the law. 

Lo7'c s Labour s Lost. IV, 3. 



15 



1684:. — Ordered that no servile work 
be done on Sunday. 

Indeed, without one oath, I'll make an end on't. 

Hamlet. «V, 5. 



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MARCH. 



16 



IG-tS. — Goats running at large to be 
seized. 

I doubt whether their legs be worth the sums 
That are given for em. 

Timon of Athens. 1,2. 



17 



St. Patrick's Day. 

Now for our Irish wars ! 

Richard 11. II, I. 



18 



1870.— Oulian C. Verplanck died. 

A worthy gentleman exceedingly well read. 

Henry /f, V. i ■ III, i, 



19 



1691. — (iov. Sloughter arrived. 

With letters of commission from the king. 

Henry VI. P. i ; V, 4. 

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MARCH. 



20 

1857. — Nev/ York Turnverein incor- 
porated. 

I like you, lads ;— about your business straight ; 
Go, eo, despatch. ' 

RUhardlll. 1,3. 



21 

1733. — Bowling Green designated as 
a public park. 

Here on this grass plot, in this very place. 
To come and sport. 

Tempest. IV, i. 



22 



1680. — No negro or Indian slaves 
to be harboured. 

You know the peril, 

Cymbeline, I, 2. 



23 



1851.— M. M. Noah died. 

I could have better spar'd a better man. 

Henry IV. P. 2 ; V, 4. 



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24 



1677. — The first weekly market 
opened. 

I have been i' the market place. 

Corioianus. Ill, 2. 



25 



1813. — Female Association incorpor- 
ated. 

They are a sweet society of fair ones. 

Henry nil. 1,4- 



26 



1691. — Gov. Leisler committed to 
prison as a traitor. 

Mistrust cannot make me a traitor. 

As You Like l:. 1,3. 



27 



1863.— Society for the Relief of the 
Ruptured and Crippled 
organized. 

Would ye not think that cunning to be great. 
That could restore this cripple to his legs. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; II, i. 



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MARCH. 

28 

1638. — Gov. Kieft arrived in New 
Amsterdam. 

I am come to talk with thee. 

Titus Androniciis. V, 2. 



29 



1869. — Mayor Harper died. 

A known discreet man. 

Tzvcl/th Night. I, s. 



30 



1801. — Jail liberties first established. 

A prison for a debtor that not dares to tread a limit. 
Cymbeline. Ill, 3. 



31 

1653.— Palisades built to protect the 
town against the Indians. 

Precursor of fierce events. 

Hamlet. I, i. 



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APRIL 



1685. — None but the subjects of His 
Majesty, King James II, al- 
lowed to trade with the East 
Indies. 

I would not take this from report. 

King Lear. IV, 6. 



1802. — Female Assistance Society- 
incorporated. 

Who can sever law from charity. 

Loz'c s Labour s Lost. IV, 3. 



1775. — Colonial Assembly held its 
last session. 

Away ; for thou ha.st staid us here too long. 

Titus Andronicus. 11,3. 



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APRIL. 



1652. — Importation of slaves au- 
thorized by the government 
in Holland. 

You have among you many a purchased slave. 

ISIerchant of Venice. IV, i. 



1774. — Chatham Street received its 
name. 

Has an English name. 

All's Well that Ends Well.. IV, 5. 



6 



1849. — Governors of the Alms House 
organized. 

Let's consult together. 

Merry Wives oj" Windsor. II, i. 



7 



1844. — Gov. Morgan Lewis died. 

Here must end the story of my life. 

Comedy oj" Errors. I, i. 



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APRIL. 

8 

1878. — Edison's phonograph first 
exhibited. 

Let him show his skill in the construction. 

Cymbeline. V, 5. 



9 



1841. — New York Tribune com- 
menced. 

Let's hear our tribune ; peace. 

Coriolanus. Ill, i. 



10 



1860. — Act passed establishing a 
Metropolitan Police District. 

For some must watch, while some must sleep. 

Hamlet. 111,2. 



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1849. — Croton Aqueduct Depart- 
ment created. 

Call for some men of sound discretion. 

Richard Ilf. V. 3. 



APRIL 



12 



1770. — Marine Society incorporated. 

Captains had need look to it. 

Henry IV. P. 2 ; 11,4. 



13 



1859. — Cooper Union incorporated. 

I had men of some understanding and wisdom 
of my council. 

Henry I'lH. V, 2. 



14 

1676. — Every merchant ordered to 
pay his contribution towards 
building a new dock. 

They have grudged us contribution. 

Julius Cwsar. IV, 3. 



15 



1876. — Dom Pedro, Emperor oi 
Brazil, arrived in New York. 

He is a great observer, and he looks 
Quite through the deeds of men. 

Juhus Casar. I. 2. 



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APRI L. 

16 

1857. — The Excise Commission Act 
passed. 

Are not those in commission yet ? 

Macbeth. 1,4. 



17 



1691. — Cornelius A^mderbeck ap- 
pointed inviter to funerals. 

Tis an office of great worth, 
And you an officer fit for the place. 

Tiuo Gentlemen 0/ Verofia. T, 2. 



18 

1831. — University incorporated. 

Do we not likewise see our learning there. 

Love's Labour's Lost. IV, 3. 



19 



1700. — All persons ordered to pave 
the streets opposite their 
dwellings. 

Never afflict yourself to know the cause. 

King Lear. I, 4. 



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20 



1777. — First Constitution of the 
State adopted. 

Despatch ; read o'er these articles. 

Richard //. IV, I. 



21 



1879.— Gen. Dix died. 

with ; 

Henry VI. P. i ; IV, 7. 



Him that thou magnifiest with all these titles lies 
here at our feet. 



22 



1773. — Rivington's Gazette estab- 
lished. 

Pray, what's the news. 

Tattling 0/ the Shreiu, I, i. 



23 



1775. — News of the Battle of Lex- 
ington received in New York. 

God defend the right. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; I, 3. 



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APRIL 



24 



1764:. — Thomas Addis Emmet born. 

Your most obedient counsellor. 

IVinter s Tale. II, 3. 



25 



1866. — Registry Law passed. 

A very excellent good-conceited thing. 

Cynibelinc. II, 3. 



26 



1865. — Dr. Valentine Mott died. 

Why dost thou whet thy knife so earnestly ? 

Merchant of Venice. IV. 



27 



1652. — Gov. Stuyvesant recalled to 
Holland to give an account 
of affairs. 

So was I bid report here to the State. 

Othello. I, 3. 



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APRIL. 

28 

1844. — Irish Emigrant Society in- 
corporated. 

Altogether directed by an Irishman. 

Henry r. KI, 2. 



29 

1827.— Rufus King died. 

He did love his country, it honoured him. 

Coriolanus. Ill, 



30 



1869. — Board of Education author- 
ized. 

Use your authority. 

Tempest, 1, i. 



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MAY. 



1695. — Mr. Vanderspiegel, the first 
person appointed Supervisor 
of street cleaning. 

That's not an office for a friend, my Lord. 

Julius Casar. V, 5. 



1834. — Commissioners appointed to 
e.xamine as to means for sup- 
plying New York with water. 

I like thy counsel ; well hast thou advised. 

Two Ceittlciuen 0/ I'erona. I, 3. 



1755. — Act to prevent "infectious 
distempers" from being 
brought into the Colony. 

How now shall this be compassed ? 

Tempest. Ill, 2. 



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MAY. 



1878.— Coach ''Tally Ho" made a 
trip to Philadelphia. 

I warrant you ! coach after coach. 

Merry IVives o/ Windsor. 11,2. 



1847. — Board of Commissioners of 
Emigration chartered. 

If there be here German, or Dane, Italian or French, 
let him speak to me. 

AU's Well that Ends Well. IV, i. 



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1828. — Superior Court established. 

Come into the court and swear. 

Alerchatit oy Venice. 1,2. 



1840. — Art Union incorporated. 

The painter plays the spider, and hath woven a 

To entrap the hearts of men. [golden mesh. 

Merchant of Venice. Ill, 2. 



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8 

1849.— Astor Place Riots. 

Your town is troubled with unruly boys. 

Comedy of Errors. III. i. 



1846. — Prison Association incorpor- 
ated. 

Join we together for the public good. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; I, i. 



10 



1814. — Steam ferry-boats com- 
menced running to Brook- 
lyn. 

I wish, your enterprise to-day may thrive. 

y alius Ccesar. Ill, i. 



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1829. — Seamen's Savings P>ank 
opened. 

Well, well ! we shall thrive now. 

A ntony and Cleopatra. IV, 4. 



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MAY. 

12 

1780. — Marquis LaFayette arrived 
from France. 

The most active gentleman of France. 

Henry V. Ill, 7. 



13 



1706. — An attack from a French fleet 
being feared, the inhabitants 
are ordered to be in readi- 
ness. 

A plague upon this howling. 

TentJ>est. I, i. 



14 



1750. — David Smith sentenced to 
be whipped at the cart's tail 
for stealing. 

No more talking on 't ; let it be done. 

Coriolanus. I, i. 



15 



1811. — First Medical Commence- 
ment held. 

What, dost thou go ? Soft, take thy physic first. 

Timon 0/ Athens. 111,6. 



MAY. 

16 

1699.— Bill passed restraining " py- 
rats and privateers." 

I must rid all the sea of pirates. 

Antony and Cleopatra. II, 6. 



17 



1824. — Chatham Garden Theatre 
opened. 

Then read the names of the actors. 

Midsummer Night's Dream. I, 2. 



18 



1816. — Penitentiary opened. 

;k'st thou ? 
ho thou seek's 
He7iry VI. P. i ; IV, 7. 



For prisoners ask'st thou ? 
tell me who thou seek'st. 



19 



1824. — Meeting to protest against 
the removal of Uewitt Clinton 
as Canal Commissioner. 

We beg your hearing patiently. 

Hamlet. 11,2. 



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MAY. 



20 



1766. — News of the repeal of the 
Stamp Act received. 

I think 'tis no unwelcome news to you. 

Tivo Gentlemen of I'erona. II, 4. 



21 



1692. — Gov. Lovelace proposed 
building a bridge over the 
" Spiken-devil Ferry." 

Let it go ; there's few, or none, will entertain it. 
Richard III. 1,4. 



22 



1861. — Union Home organized. 

Here I charge your charity withal. 

Pericles. Ill, 3. 



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1762. — Trespassers on Sandy Hook 
to be amenable to the laws 
of New York. 

Unto the rigour of severest law. 

Romeo and Juliet. V, 3. 



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24 



1717. — Act passed restraining the 
taking of usury. 

There are other strict observances. 

Love s Labour s Lost. I, i. 



25 



1879.— New St. Patrick's Cathedral 
consecrated. 

Where I intend holy confession. 

Two Gentlemen o/" Verona. IV, 3. 



26 



1828.— The first Bowery Theatre 
burned. 

On the catastrophe and heel of pastime. 

All's IVell that Ends Well. 1 , 2. 



27 



1717. — Sloop Good-Intent of Rhode 
Island declared free of ton- 
nage duty. 

If ever I thank any man, I'll thank you. 

As You Like It. II, 5. 



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MAY. 



28 

1860. — The Homoeopathic Dispensa- 
ry opened. 

Day by day, 
Come here for physic. 
All's Well that Ends Well. Ill, i. 



29 



1698. — Address to the Governor 
praying that no person be 
allowed to bake bread ex- 
cept in the city. 

What, in your part, can you say to this ? 

Othello. I, 3. 



30 



Decoration day. 

In celebration of this day with shows 
Pageants and sights of honour. 

Henry VIII. IV, 1. 

31 

1878. — The Board of Aldermen and 
the Board of Health indicted 
for malfeasance in office. 

Stain to thy countrymen ! thou hears't thy doom. 
Henry VI. P. i .• IV, i. 



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JUNE 



1 



1851. — Express wagons licensed. 

If you please 
To trust us in your business, we are ready. 

Benrj> VIII. Ill, i. 



1757. — The Common Council ad- 
dress Gov. Hardy, praying 
that he will represent them 
favourably to the King. 

Wilt thou hear now how I did proceed ? 

Hamlet. V, 2. 



1747. — The Common Council peti- 
tion Gov. Clinton to ease the 
City from a military watch. 

Men of his way should be most liberal. 
They are set here for examples. 

Henry VIII. I, 3. 



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JUNE. 



4 



1820. — Mariner's Church dedicated. 

Good : speak to the mariners. 

Tempest. I, i. 



174:7. — Inoculation for small-pox 
prohibited by Gov. Clinton. 

Work on, 
My medecine, work ! Thus credulous fools are 

[caught. 
Othello. IV, I. 



6 



1653. — West India Company granted 
leave to merchants to send 
ships to Africa for slaves. 

Whether this be, 
Or be not, I'll not swear. 

Tempest. V, i. 



7 



1629. — Charters granted to Patroons 

in New Netherlands. 

I shall anon advise you 
Further in the proceeding. 

Henry VIII. I, 2, 

^ » 



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JUNE. 

8 

1854. — Mercantile Library in Astor 
Place opened. 

A marvellous convenient place. 

Midsu-tiititer i Night' s Dream. Ill, i. 



9 



1709. — Paper money first authorized 
and issued. 

Do it in notes. 

Much Ado A bout Nothing. II, 3. 



10 



1697. — Garden Street laid out for 
the convenience of the in- 
habitants. 

I'll meet you at that place, some hour hence. 

Comedy 0/ Errors. Ill, i. 



1 1 



IGlO. — First Dutch emigrants landed 
at New Netherlands. 

I'll shew thee every fertile inch o' th' island. 

Tempest. II, 2. 



e- 





JUNE, 



12 

1878.— William CuUen Bryant died. 

O good old man, how well in thee appears 
The constant service of the antique world. 

As You Like It. 11,3. 



13 

1703. — Act passed prohibiting the 
distilling of rum. 

Take heed o' the foul fiend ! 

King Lear. 111,4, 



14 



1698. — A Committee appointed to 
revise the laws. 

A goodly matter surely ; comes there any more of it. 
Taming of the Shrew. I, i. 



15 



1665.— Title of Mayor's Court first 
adopted. 

See'st thou not the air of the court. 

Winter's Tale. IV, 3. 



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JUNE. 

16 

1707 .—Gov. Van Twiller bought 
Governor's Island. 

Now do I see he had some reason for it. 

Pericles. 1, 3. 



17 



1788. — Convention met in New 
York to consider the Federal 
Constitution. 

Give us leave, I pray, awhile ; 
We have some secrets to confer about. 

Two Gentlemen 0/ Verona. Ill, i. 



18 



1697. — Earl of Bellomont commis- 
sioned as Governor. 

We attend his lordship ; pray signify so much. 

Timono/ Athens. 111,4. 



19 



1851. — Ladies Union Aid Society 
incorporated. 

Ladies, a general welcome from his grace 
Salutes ye all. 

Henry VIII. I, 4. 



JUNE. 

20 



1844.— John Pintard died. 

You'll never meet a more sufficient inan. 

OtheUe. Ill, 4. 



21 



1850. — Jacob Hays, high constable, 
died. 

The right master constable. 

Much Ado A bout Nothing. Ill, ». 



22 



1734. — Act granting to Quakers the 
same privileges they enjoyed 
in England. 

Thou bring'st me happiness and perce. 

Henry VI. 1. 2; IV, 4. 



23 



1665. — A collection ordered for 
repairing the church-yard 



fenct 

i sped among I 
:c collected sh; 

King "John. IV, 2. 



How I have sped among the clergymen, 
The sums I have collected shall express. 



JUNE. 

24 

1719. — Gov, Hunter delivered his 
farewell address to the As- 
sembly. 

He bears him like a portly gentleman. 

AV in CO a?id'ju lid . 1,5. 

25 

1716. — Act to prevent ye selling or 
giving of rum to ye Indians. 

This news is old enough, yet it is every day's news. 
Measure /or Measure. Ill, 3. 

26 

1834. — Funeral procession of Gen. 
Lafayette. 

He shall have a noble memory. 

Corioianus. V, 5. 



27 



1851. — Society for the relief of 
children of destitute seamen 
incorporated. 

They relieved us humanely. 

Corioianus. I, x. 



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m 

JUNE. 



28 



1876.— Samuel J. Tilden nominated 
for President. 

There's more in me than thou understand'st. 

Troilus and Cressida. IV, 5. 



29 



1776. — Sir Wm. Howe arrived with 
troops from Halifax. 

Go tell the lords of the city, I am here. 

Co>-wlanus, V, 5. 



30 

1760. — Act to regulate the practice 
of physic and surgery. 

Trust not the physician ; 
His antidotes are poison. 

Timon 0/ Athens. IV, 3. 



a- 



i3- 



JULY. 



1731. — Gov. Montgomerie died. 

With gray hairs and bruise of many days. 

Much Ado A tout Noth ing. V, i. 



1767. — Parliament takes away the 
legislative power of New 
York. 

Bruised underneath the yoke of tyranny. 

Richard III. V, 2. 



1718. — Pilotage first established. 

Yet lives our pilot still. 

Henry Vf. P. 3 ; V, 4. 



JULY. 



4 



1856. — Statue of Washington in 
Union Square inaugurated. 

He's honorable, 
And, doubling that, most holy. 

Cymhclitie. Ill, 4. 



1810.— P. T. Barnum born. 

My revenue is the silly cheat. 

Winter s Tale. IV, 2. 



6 



1727. — Constables to warn all keep- 
ers of dogs to restrain them 
in the night. 

Lay hands on him : a dog ! 

Cymbeline. V, 3. 



1691. — A tax of half-penny a pound 
levied to defray the City 
debts. 

Is this proceeding just and honourable ? 

Hotry IV. P. 2 ; IV, 2. 



JULY. 



8 



1771. — Gov. Tryon arrived. 

nor i 
Pericles. I, 4. 



Where's the lord governor/ 
Here. 



9 



1776. — Declaration of Independence 
read to the army. 

Listen, but speak not. 
Be lion-hearted, proud. 

Macbeth. IV, i. 



10 



1834. — Abolition riots. 

Our windows are broke down in every street, 
And we for fear compelled to shut our shops. 

Henry VI. P. i ; III, i. 



1 1 



1(S0G. — New York State Emigrant 
Hospital incorporated. 

Here is the heart of my purpose. 

Merry Wives 0/ Windsor. 11,2. 



«- 



JULY. 



12 



1804. — Alexander Hamilton killed. 

The man was noble, 

But with his last attempt, he wip'd it out. 

Othello. V, 3. 



13 



1703. — ^1,500 to be raised towards 
erecting forts at the Narrows. 

The city being of but small defence. 

Henry VI. P. 3; V, i. 



14 



1766. — The Colony decided to issue 
paper money. 

I fear me, thou 
Wilt give away thyself in paper shortly. 

Timon of Athens. 1,2. 



15 



1790. — Deputation of Creek Indians 
visited New York. 

Welcome shall they be : 

And all the honour'^, that can fly from us. 

Shall on them settle. 

All's Well that Ends Well. Ill, 2. 

m 



JULY. 

16 

1833. — Corner-stone of the Uni- 
versity laid. 

A learning-place. 

All's Well that Ends Well. I, i. 



17 



1763. — John Jacob Astor born. 

He was a wise fellow, and had good discretion. 

Pericles. 1,3. 



18 



18-19. — Croton Aqueduct Depart- 
ment organized. 

A piece of work so bravely done, so rich. 
That it did strive in workmanship and value. 

Cymbelitie. II, 4. 



19 



1656. — No Indian with a gun or 
other weapon allowed in the 
city. 

Sometime 
Accounted dangerous folly. 

Macbeth. IV, 2. 



JULY. 

20 

1870. — Cotton Exchange inaugu- 
rated. 

We must make an exchange. 

Winter s Tale. IV, 3. 



21 



1715. — Act to oblige the inhabitants 
of each ward to make good 
their quota of taxes. 

To recover of us, by strong hand. 

And terms compulsatory, those 'foresaid lands. 

Hamlet. I, i. 



22 



1779. — No boats allowed to pass to 
or from the City after dark. 

This is old ; what is the success ? 

Antony a7id Cleopatra. Ill, 5. 

23 



17§§. — Federal procession in honour 
of the adoption of the Con- 
stitution. 

I'll to the throng. 

Henry V. IV, 5. 



fiJ- 



JULY. 



24 



1677. — A rate laid upon the houses 
and lands of the inhabitants 
to pay the debt of the City. 

Daily new exactions are devised ; 

As blanks, benevolences, and I wot not what. 

Richard II. II, i. 



25 



1647. — Fence viewers appointed. 

They shall want no instruction. 

Love s Labour s Lost. IV, ; 



26 



1796. — Bedloe's Island ceded to 
the State for a lazaretto. 

As you shall use me hereafter. 

Romeo and Juliet. Ill, i. 



27 



1721. — Lotteries j^rohibited in New 
York. 

I heard the proclamation. 

Henry IV'. P. i ; I, 3. 



H- 



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JULY. 

28 

1646. — Peter Stuyvesant appointed 
Director-General. 

A man of great authority. 

Ilcnyy I'l. P. i ; V, i. 



29 

1853. — Public School Society dis- 
solved. 

The very last time we shall speak together. 

jfulius C(Esar. V, i. 



30 



1690. — Joseph Hegeman of " Flat- 
bush in King's County," ar- 
rested for speaking seditious 
words. 

Many a man's tongue shakes out his master's undoing. 
A n 's Well that Ends Well. 11,4- 



31 



1632.— De Vries sailed from Ports- 
mouth for Manhattan. 

What e'er the course ; the end is the renown; 

All's Well that Ends Well. IV, 4. 



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AUGUST. 



1854.^House of Mercy opened. 

The quality of mercy is not strain'd 

It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven. 

Merchant of Venice. IV, i. 



1658.— Hogs running at large to 
have rings in their noses. 

Abortive, rooting hng. 

Richard HI. I, 3. 



1830.— Col. Marinus Willett died. 

A good old commander, and a most kind gentleman. 

Henry V. i. 



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AUGUST 



1705. — Law passed, punishing with 
death, every negro found 
above Saratoga. 

Say from whence 
You owe this strange intelhgence ? 

Macbeth. I, 3. 



1705. — Act for the preservation of 
deer. 

Now, for our mountain sport. 

Cymbcline. Ill, 3. 



6 



1685. — The Governor proclaims 
that all informers should 
apply to him. 

I fear nothing what can be said against me. 

. Henry fill. V, i. 



1807. — Fulton's steamboat Clermont 
started on her first trip to 
Albany. 

Saw you anything more wonderful ? 

Julius CrFsar. I, 3. 



\a- 



AUGUST 



8 



ITOO. — Act passed for the encourage- 
ment of seamen. 

And here receive we 

Lines of fair comfort and encouragement. 

Richard III. V, 2. 



9 



1814:. — Committee of defence ap- 
pointed. 

We will discharge our duty. 

Cymbeline. Ill, 7. 



10 



1791. — Cunningham (provost mar- 
shal in the Revolution) 
hanged in England for 
forgery. 

Goaler, look to him ! tell me not of mercy I 

Merchant 0/ Venice. IV, i. 



1 1 



1628. — Rev. Jonas Michaelius (first 
Dutch minister) arrived. 

Good sir, you're kindly welcome. 

Cymbeline. I, 6. 



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e- 



AUGUST, 



12 



1776. — British army under Lord 
Howe arrived in New York. 

I am wrapped in dismal thinkings. 

AlVs Well that Ends IVell. V, 3. 



13 



1780. —Treaty with the Creek In- 
dians ratified by Congress 
in New York. 

I desire 
To reconcile me to his friendly peace. 

Richard III. I, x. 



14 



1673. — Gov. Colve ordered two 
deputies sent from each of 
the Long Island towns to 
tender submission to the 
State's General. 

He is wise, judicious, and best knows 
The fits o' th' season. 

Macbeth. IV, 2. 



15 



1858. — Corner-stone of the new 
Cathedral laid. 

And look you get a prayer-book in. 

Richard III. 111,7- 



-15 



AUGUST. 



16 



1750. — Beekman Street laid out. 

You know all my fortunes do He there. 

Winter's Tale. IV. 



17 



1776. — Ship Gideon arrived with a 
cargo of slaves. 

I am sorry to see you ta'en from liberty. 

Henry VIII. I, i. 



18 



1644. — Brewers refuse to pay an ar- 
bitrary excise. 

These exactions are most pestilent to the hearing. 

Henry VIII. I, 2. 



19 



1854. — Grisi and Mario arrived in 
New York. 

What ! wilt thou hear some music ? 

Midsutnmer Night's DreaTn. IV, i. 



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i35 — 

AUGUST 



20 



1764.— Dr. Samuel L. Mitchill born. 

That ever living man of memory. 

Henry \-I. IV, 3. 



21 



1797. — Cooper, the actor, made his 
first appearance. 

Was accounted a good actor. 

Hamlet. Ill, 2. 



22 



1694. — The Governor decides that 
the Common Council can 
lay taxes on the inhabitants. 

I am afraid to think what I have done. 

Macbeth. 11, 2. 



23 



1877. — Total eclipse of the moon. 

Here's a sight for thee. 

Winter s Tale. III. 3. 

^ IS 



a SI 

AUGUST. 



24 



1678.— H. H. Obe appointed City 
drummer. 

I pr'y thee, beat thy drum, and get thee gone. 

Timon of Athens. IV, 3. 



25 



1676. — Matthew Hillyer to be con- 
tinued as schoolmaster, pro- 
vided he behave better in 
future. 

The schoolmaster is exceeding fantastical. 

Love s Labour s Lost. V, 2. 



26 



1878. — Metropolitan Elevated Rail- 
road commenced running. 

Hear the shrill whistle. 

Henry V. Ill, chorus. 



27 



1664. — Articles of capitulation 
agreed on by Peter Stuy- 
vesant. 

Is this certain ? 

Or I have no observance. 

Atitony and Cleopatra. 111,3- 



15 

AUGUST. 



28 



1673. — Tavern keepers not allowed 
to tap beer on Sunday. 

A tapster is a good trade. 

Merry Wives of Windsor, 1,3. 



29 



1645. — A general peace ratified with 
all the Indian tribes at New 
Amsterdam. 

Give them friendly welcome every one. 

TainingoJ' the Shrew. I, i. 



30 



16*)0. — Governor Fletcher arrived. 

He has had most favourable and happy speed. 

Othello. II, I. 



31 



1846. — Walter Bowne (mayor) died. 

An honest man, and good. 

Twelfth Night. IV, 2. 



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SEPTEMBER 



1755. — Gov. Sir Charles Hardy ar- 
rived. 

Give notice to such men of sort and suit, 
As arc to meet him. 

Meastire /or Measure. IV, 4. 



181-4. — City militia miLstered inLo 
actual service. 

No man's too good to serve. 

Henry IV. P. 2; 111,2, 



1833. — New York Sun commenced. 

The abstract and brief chronicles of the time. 

Hatnlct. II, 2. 



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SEPTEMBER. 



1714. — Ganet D'Ciraw entitled to 
the exclusive fishery of por- 
poises. 

They say, they are half fish, half flesh ; a plague 

[on them. 
Pericles. II, I. 



1655. — Gov. Stuyvesant sailed on 
his expedition against the 
Swedes on the Delaware. 

Hif, levied host. 
Collected for this expedition. 

Henry 11. P. i ; IV, 4. 



6 



1714. — Act passed to encourage the 
Indian trade at Albany. 

We'll take your offer kindly. 

A U 's IVeli thai Ends II 'ell. 1 1 1 , 5. 



1831.— Dr. Mitchill died. 

Hearing you prais'd, I say, '"Tisso. 'tis true." 
Sonnets. 85. 



W 



SEPTEMBER, 



8 



1869. — St. Joseph's Industrial School 
founded. 

This was but a deed of charity. 

1 itiis Andronicus. V, i. 



9 



184:6. — Telegraphic communication 
between New York and Al- 
bany completed. 

Ere thou canst report I will be there. 

KingJoJitt. 1,1. 



10 



1743. — Freedom of the City voted 
to Gov. George Clinton. 

Many dream not to find, 

And yet arc steep'd in favours. 

Cynibeline. V, 4. 



1 1 



1850. — Jenny Lind's first concert in 
New York. 

I do protest my ears were never better fed 
With such dcUghtful, pleasing harmony. 

Pericles. II, 5 



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-«f 



SEPTEMBER. 



12 



1685. — No Jew allowed lo sell by 
retail. 

And yet it is almost against my conscience. 

Ha)iil,-t. V, 2. 



13 



1783. — The Commandant orders 
that all fees or gratuities be 
returned. 

He puts transgression to 't 

Measure for Measure. Ill, 2. 



14 



1685. — Jews not allowed to worship 
in the City. 

What shall we say to this in law. 

Henry I' I. P. 2 ; I, 3- 



15 



1 7 76. — British troops took possession 
of the City. 

Believe me, I had rather have lost my purse 
Full of cruzadoes. 

Othello. 111,4- 



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SEPTEMBER. 



16 



1833. — Boundary line between New 
York and New Jersey settled. 

Of all these bounds, even from this line to this. 

King Li-ar. I, i. 



17 



17S7. — Constitution of the United 
States announced in the City. 

'Beseech you, sir, were you present at this relation. 
ly inter s Talc. V, 2. 



18 



1708. — Act passed for suppressing 
immorality. 

I have no exquisite reason for't, but I have reason 

[good enough. 

Twelfth Night. II, 3. 



19 



1650. — Treaty concluded at Hart- 
ford, settling the boundary 
between the Dutch and En- 
glish authorities. 

We here deliver 

what we have compounded on. 

Coriolainis. V, 5. 



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SEPTEMBER, 



20 



1720. — Gov. Wm. Burnett arrived. 

Full of careful business are his looks. 

Richard 11. II.-. 



21 



1854. — Bishop Wainwright died. 

All his mind is bent on holiness. 

His weapons holy saws of sacred writ. 

Henry VI. P. 2 ; I, 3. 



22 



1743. — Admiral Clinton arrived as 
Governor. 

And art the governor of this place. 

Pericles. IV, 6. 



23 



1822. — Tread-mill put in operation 
at Bellevue. 

I'll show you the manner of it. 

Two Gentlemen of Verona. II, 3. 

12 O 



a— 

SEPTEMBER. 



24 

18'^ 7. —Deaf and Dumb Asylum re- 
ceived a grant of land on 
Fourth Avenue. 

Think of this 

But as a thins of custom ; tis no other. 

Macbeth. Ill, 4- 



25 



1647. — (iov. Stuyvesant granted a 
charter to the City. 

I have made a bold charter. 

All's Well that Ends Well. IV, 5. 



26 



1812. — Geo. Frederick Cooke (the 
actor) died. 

A well-graced actor leaves the stage. 

Richard II. V, 2. 



27 



1706'. — Crov. Cornbury recommends 
that Her Majesty's forts be 
strengthened. 

I like thy counsel ; well hast thou advised. 

Tivo Gentlemen oj" Verona. 1,3. 



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SEPTEMBER. 



28 



1839.— Wm. Dunlap (the artist) 
died. 

O, he hath drawn my picture. 

Loves Labour s Lost. V, 2. 



29 

1689. — The Mayor and Aldermen, 
elected by the people, held 
their first meeting. 

I would fain see this meeting. 

,4.r You Like It. 111,3. 



30 



1682. — Thomas Dongan appointed 
Governor. 

I will then address me to my appointment. 

Ulerry IVivcs 0/ IVindsor. 111,5. 



OCTOBER. 



1853. — Clearing House commenced 
business. 

All debts are cleared between you and me. 

Merchant o^ Venice. Ill, 2. 



1854. — Academy of Music inaugu- 
rated. 

I'll bring you where you shall hear music. 

Two Gentlemen 0/ Verona. IV, 2. 



1711. — Apprentices to serve ten 
years and then to be set free. 

A long apprenticchood. 

Richard 11. 1,3. 



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OCTOBER 



1658. — A " ratel wacht " ordered for 
the City. 

Stay not to question, for the watch is coming. 

Romeo and Juliet. V, 3. 



1733. — Zenger's Weekly Jotirrial 
commenced. 

Look, here comes more news. 

He>iry W. P. 2 ; I, i. 



6 



1669.— A seal and silver mace pre- 
sented by the Duke of York. 

This is a gift very grateful. 

Taininsof the Shrew. 11, i. 



1765. — First Congress of American 
Colonies met in New York. 

I humbly beseech you, proceed to the affairs of state. 

Othello. I, 3. 

4 ■ ^ 



OCTOBER. 



1691. — The Mayor to receive six 
shillings for every seal. 

Yet that were but light payment. 

Henry IV. P. 2 ; Epilogue. 



9 



1658. — Citizens petition for a 
" hoist " to unload vessels. 

We will consider of this further. 

Henry V. 3. 



10 



1760. — Freedom of the City voted 
to Gen. Amherst for the con- 
quest of Canada. 

A soldier firm, and sound of heart. 

Henry V. Ill, 6. 



1 1 



1614. — The term "New Nether- 
lands," first used in the 
colonial annals. 

Terms ! names ! the devil himself hath not such 

[a name. 

Merry Wives 0/ Windsor. II, 2. 

{3 



OCTOBER, 



12 



1672. — Gov. Lovelace elected a 
Mayor and Alderman. 

Have thou the ordering of this. 

Kingjolin. V, i. 



13 



1669. — Gov. Lovelace proclaimed 
that Lutherans be tolerated. 

A spleeny Lutheran. 

Henry VIII. Ill, 2. 



14 

1754. — First books ordered for the 
City Library arrived. 

Poetry 
And other books —good ones, I warrant you. 

Tamingof the Shrew. I, 2. 



15 



1713. — Excise law passed. 

I will make it felony to drink small beer. 

Henry I 'I. P. 2; IV, 2. 



Cf- 



O CI' O B E R . 



16 



1695. — Bill passed for regulating 
attorneys-at-law. 

Let them be men of good repute. 

Love' s Labour s Lost. I, 2. 



17 



1G75. — Ordered that four aldermen 
be a court of sessions. 

I'll warrant you, we'll play our part. 

Taming 0/ the Shrew. Induction, i. 



18 



1780. — Cartmen driving their horses 
at a faster gait than a walk 
to be imprisoned. 

Do your best wills. 
And make me bless'd to obey. 

Cymbeline. V, i. 



19 



1775. — Ciov. Tryon took refuge on 
board the sloop of war Hali- 
fax. 

Stand not upon the order of your going. 
But go at once. 

Macbeth. Ill, 4. 



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OCTOBER, 



20 



1776.— The " Whitby," first prison- 
ship anchored at the Walla- 
bout. 

It doth presage some ill event. 

He7iry TI. P. i; IV, i. 



21 



1868. — Corner-stone of National 
Academy building laid. 

Dost thou love pictures. 

Taming of the Shre^v. Induction. 



22 



1869. — Foundling Asylum opened. 

Here I charge you charity withal. 

Pericles. Ill, 3. 



23 



1826. — First performance in the 
Bowery Theatre. 

There are the players. 

Hamlet. II. 2. 



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13- 



OCTOBER 



24 



1816. — First exhibition of the 
Academy of Fine Arts. 

Show the glory of an art. 

Macbeth. Ill, 5. 



25 



1825. — American Seamen's Fund 
Society organized. 

Seafaring men provide for storms. 

Cotnedy 0/ Errors. I , i . 



26 



1761. — Gov. Monckton arrived. 

I am governor of this place you li^before. 



Pericles. V, i. 



27 



1878. — Manhattan Savings Bank 
robbed. 

Vv'hat makes robbers bold but too much lenity. 

Henry VI. P. 3 ; II, 6. 



-0 



OCTOBER. 



28 



1684. -Bill fixing an annual salary 
for the judges. 

Needs must I like it well. 

Richard II. 2. 



29 



1860. — Land granted by the City to 
the Hebrew Benevolent So- 
ciety. 

Most dearly welcome. 

Winter s Tale. V, i. 



30 



1675. — All persons ordered to take 
the oath of allegiance to His 
Majesty's Government. 

Thus hath he sworn, and I with him. 

Kingyohn. V, a. 



31 



1756. — Excise laid on tea of foreign 
growth. 

'Tis going to the king's exchequer. 

Henry n'. P. i ; 11,2. 



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-0 



NOVEMBER 



1765. — Meeting held to protest 
against the Stamp Act. 

I dare say 
This quarrel will drink blood another day. 

Henry I'l. 1'. I ; 11,4. 



2 



17*]0. — Twenty pounds reward of- 
fered for a horse-thief named 
Solomon Jennings. 

Let's seek him ; 

we may iirullc meet. 

Thuon I'J Athens. V, i. 



1772.-^37 paid Mr. Pratt for C'.ov. 
Colden's portrait. 

In my gallery tliy picture hangs. 

Henry / '/. P. i ; 11, 3. 



NOVEMBER 



1825.- — First boat down the Erie 
Canal arrived at New York. 

Wondrous things 
That highly may advantage thee. 

Titus AndrotiicHs. V, i. 



1816. — Gouverneur Morris died. 

An absolute gentleman, full of most excellent dif- 

[ferences. 

Hamlet. V. 2. 



6 



1778. — Col. Beverly Robinson noti- 
fies refugees wanting assist- 
•ance to call upon him. 

What I can help thee to, thou shalt not miss. 

A n 's n 'ell that Ends Well. I, 3. 



1878. — A. T. Stewart's remains 
stolen from St. Mark's 
Church-yard. 

Foul whisperings are abroad. 

Macbeth. V. I. 



SI 



NOVEMBER 



8 



Q- 



174:1. — Act for tlie "more equal 
keeping" of a sufficient night- 
watch. 

We find a slothful watch but weal:. 

//c-nry }V. 1\ i; 111,2. 



9 



1851:. — ^Irs. Alexander Hamilton 
died. 

The last hour 
Of my long weary life is come upon me. 

//earj' VI 11. II, i. 



10 



1843.— Col. John Trumbull died. 

I have heard of your paintings, too. 

I lam I ft. Ill, I. 



1 1 



1804:. — Maturin Livingston appoint- 
ed Recorder. 

One that knows the law, go to. 

Ji luch Ado About Nothing: IV, 2. 



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NOVEMBER, 



2 



1726. — Act to prevent desertion from 
His Majesty's troops in the 
province. 

An' it shall please you to break up this, it shall seem 
to signify. 

Merchant of I'enicc. II, 4. 



1607. — The City liail being con- 
sidered unsafe, the Council 
are directed to meet next 
door to it. 

Where you shall hold your session. 

King Lear, V, 3. 



1783. — Superintendent of the Port's 
Office closed. •* 

Othello's occupation's gone. 

Othello. Ill, 3. 



15 



1869. — Grand Central Depot com- 
menced. 

Take you to your tools. 

Titiis AndronicKS. IV, 3, 



NOVEMBER. 



16 



1778. — Chimneys of all houses or- 
dered to be swept once in 
every four weeks. 

We'll execute your purpose. 

Troilus and Cressida. Ill, 3. 



17 



1870. — Seventh Regiment fair 
opened. 

Now, my spruce companion?;, is all ready, and all 
things neat ? 

TcDiiin^ of the Shre^v. IV, i. 



18 



1738. — Law passed regulating the 
duties of firemen. 

Now do your duty thoroughly. 

Taming; 0/ the Shrew. IV, 4. 



19 



1720. — A duty of two per cent, laid 
on European goods. 

You knew how much they do import. 

Henry n\ P. i ; IV, 4. 



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N O V E M B E R . 



20 



1702. — Act passed for the better 
support of the poor. 

Take mercy on the pimr souls. 

llcnry]'. 11,4- 

21 

1757» — Entertainment given to 
"worthy Col. Peter Schuyler," 
on his happy return to New 
York. 

Let it serve for table talk ; 

'mong other things I shall digest it. 

merchant of Venice. 111,5. 



22 



17'i:l. — Act to revise and i)rint the 
laws of the Colony from the 
happy revolution. 

Let the laws go whistle. 

Winter s Tale. IV, 3. 



23 



1779. — No person allowed to sell 
gunpowder without a license. 

Most dangerous is that temptation. ^ 

Measure /or Meastirc. 11, 2. 



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NOVEMBER 



24 



1750. — Act passed for the relief of in- 
solvent debtors. 

Fur this relief, much thanks. 

llavtht. I, I. 



25 



187D. — Testimonial to Bishop Potter 
on tlie twenty-liflh anniver- 
sary of his election as Bishop. 

With all the lionours. 

TctnJ>cst. 1 , 2. 



26 



1G53. — Convention of the towns 
called to assemble at New 
Amsterdam. 

Assemble we immediate council. 

Antony and Clcopatru. I, 4' 



27 



1741. — Act restraining disorderly 
and gaming houses. 

Thou hast disturbed our sport. 

Alidsummcr' s Night's Dream. II, 2. 



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NOVEMBER. 



28 

1797. — First prisoners received in 
the State Prison. 

The afflicted spirits 
Here in the prison. 

Measure for Mcastire. II, 3. 



29 



1872. — Horace Greely died. 

I know the gentleman 
To be of worth and worthy estimation, 
And not without desert so well reputed. 

T-MO Gentlemen 0/ Verona. II, 3. 



30 



1756. — St. Andrew's Society insti- 
tuted. 

As if it felt with Scotland. 

Macbeth. IV, 3- 



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DECEMBER 



1756. — Stamp office opened. 

Indeed^ ■lirs. but this troubles me, 

hamlet. 



1784. — Freedom of the City pre- 
sented to Gen. Washington. 

Consider you what services he has done for his 

[country. 

Coriolanus I, i. 



1678. — Thomas Delaval appointed 
judge of the admiralty. 

Then judrje of my merit. 

Merry \Vi7trs of Windsor. Ill, $. 



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DECEMBER. 



1758. — An inn-keeper fined £s ^^^ 
buying his shirt from a 
soldier. 

I beg the law, the law, upon his head. 

l^Iidsuwmcr s Night' s Dream. II, i. 



1671. — ^100 arrears of salary or- 
dered to be paid to Dominie 
Drisius. 

Give him this money, and these notes. 

Hamlet. II, I. 



6 



1777. — Ordered that a charity ser- 
mon be preached at St. 
George's Chapel for the 
charity school. 

Of this discourse we more will hear anon. 

Midsummer s Nt'g/it's Dream. IV, i. 



1754. — Justices empowered to try 
causes from forty shillings 
to five pounds. 

I knew when seven justices could not take up a 

{quarrel. 
As You Like It. V, 4. 



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DECEMBER. 




8 


1691. 


— Congregation of the Dutch 
Church granted land to build 
a church. 




It is a deed m fashion. 

Julius Ccesar. V, 5. 




9 


1640. 


— VVilhelin Hendricks made 
the first ardent spirits in 
America at Staten Island. 




0, abhorcd spirits. 

Jimott of Athens. V, 1. 




10 


1853. 


— Harpers printing office 
burned. 

To bring the roof to the foundation 
In heaps and piles of ruin. 

Coriolanus. Ill, i. 




1 1 


1762. 

a 


— Act passed for quartering 
and billeting His Majesty's 
troops within the Colony. 

Yonder comes the troop. 

Troilus and Crcssida. IV, 5. 

rj 



DECEMBER. 



12 



1753. — Act passed to raise money 
by lottery towards founding 
a college. 

Shall we go draw our numbers. 

Henry IV. P. 2 ; 1,3. 



13 



1678. — City Provost ordered to levy 
fines on all persons refusing 
to serve on the watch. 

Is that the law ? 
Thyself shalt see the act. 

Merchant 0/ Venice. IV, i. 



14 



1763. — Foremen of grand juries to 
administer the oath to wit- 
nesses. 

Propose the oath, my lord. 

Hamlet. I. 5. 



15 



1870. — City granted land to the 
Foundling Hospital of Sis- 
ters of Mercy. 

Was't not to this end that thou began '^t 
To twist so fine a story. 

Much Ado About Noth ing . I , i . 



0- 



DECEMBER 



16 



1737. — Rate of interest reduced to 
seven per cent. 

You have rated me 
About my monies, and my usancci. 

Merchant o/ Venhe. 1,3. 



17 



1773. — Sons of Liberty met in New 
York. 

Mercy o' me, what a multitude are here. 

Henry VI 11. V. 3. 



18 

1766.— Boundary line between New 
York and Canada fixed. 

What, are you both agreed ? 
Yes, please your majesty. 

Pericles. 11,5- 



19 



1645.— Gov. Kieft granted a patent 
for Gravcsend. 

Take the paper, sc: it be return'd. 

T'dio Gentlemen 0/ Verona. I, 2. 



DECEMBER, 



20 



1763. — Tonnage dues to be paid to 
build a lighthouse at Sandy- 
Hook. 

Patience, good sir, 
Even for this change. 

Pericles. Ill, i. 



21 



17t>7. — Society for the promotion 
of arts meet. 

O had I but followed the arts ! 

Twelfth Night. I, 3. 



22 



1831. — The Corporation authorized 
the first City railroad. 

Say you do 't by our permission. 

Julius Cirsar. Ill, i. 



23 



1807. — Embargo laid on all vessels. 

Let the ports be guarded. 

Coriolanus. I, 7 



«3- 



{5 

DECE MBER. 



24 



1763. — Jacob Arden, a butcher, or- 
dered to leave the market 
for violating the Assize law. 

I'll answer him by law . I 11 not budge an inch. 

Tamin-^ of the Shrew. Induction, i. 



25 



Christmas Day. 

This day shall change all griefs and quarrels Into bve. 
Jlenry V. V, 2. 



26 



1870.— Recorder Hackett died. 

;ood name, 
iriches him 
Othello. Ill, 3. 



He that filches from me my good name, 
Robs me of that which not enriches him. 



27 



1853. — Ship Great Republic burned 
at her dock. 

The extremity of dire mishap. 

C.^:>tedy of Errors. I, i. 



JS- 



DEC EMBER. 



28 



1697. — Four barrels of powder or- 
dered for saluting Gov. Bello- 
mont on his arrival. 

Most military sir, salutation. 

Love's Labotirs Lost. V, i. 



29 



1797. — Ladies' Society for the relief 
of poor widows and chil- 
dren organized. 

This is good news ; I will go meet the ladies. 

Coriolanus. V, 4 



30 



1813. — American Society for evan- 
gelizing the Jews instituted. 

Sure, there is no converting of them. 

Henry VJJI. I, ^. 



31 



1799. — Washington's funeral pro- 
cession. 

A woeful pageant have we here beheld. 

Richard II. IV, i. 

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